Category: Horse Health

Easter treats to enjoy springtime with your horse We all enjoy the Easter break by tucking into chocolate eggs and other seasonal delicacies. And what better way to include your equine friend than making them their very own treats to enjoy? There are a variety of seasonal flavours that horses…

Equine Asthma – Diagnosis & Management Equine asthma is a condition affecting up to 14% of horses and ponies in the UK. With the right diagnosis, treatment and management, most horses with equine asthma will still lead very rewarding lives. If you believe that your horse may be suffering from…

Interview with Megan Pine of Pine Vet Physiotherapy by Samantha Osborne Background information Pine Veterinary Physiotherapy was established by veterinary physiotherapist, Megan Pine BSc (Hons), PGDip, MIRVAP. Megan provides a mobile equine and small animal physiotherapy service based in Rochdale and her client base covers Yorkshire and the North West…

Poor performance in horses can often be interpreted as saddle fit, tack or biting issues; however there is often an underlying health condition causing resistance or behavioural problems. Horses that are described as ‘fresh’ often exhibit behavioural signs of poor performance under saddle, including: Resistance to the aids and contact, tense…

What have you missed most about your horselife since COVID? Well, for me, it’s not being able to attend any equestrian events. Who doesn’t love these? The Horse&Hound have highlighted 8 specific reasons why you might be missing equestrian events: Our equestrian fix – that I’m sure you are all…